humanities.philosophy.objectivism

On Mar 16, 9:11 am, David Buchner wrote:

> Sounds delightful. Where would I find this speech? I mean, the one where
> she makes those specific comments. I didn't read far in learning what
> the book is about, but I have no particular problem when somebody points
> out that what passes for "Capitalism" these days is a mess.

http://alternativeradio.org/speakers/KLEN.shtml

The Shock Doctrine show is what I'm referring to - a lecture on her
book of the same name. Unfortunately, you can't hear it for free as
far as I know. I heard it on the radio (Alternative Radio is aired on
a number of campus radio stations in North America).

There is probably enough on her website http://www.naomiklein.org/main
for you to get the gist.

> ( Of interest is the reviewer at Amazon who characterized Friedman's as
> "neo-liberal economic policies." Uh... am I mistaken or is this a
> deliberate reversal I didn't know about? Because, don't libertarianish
> types often refer to themselves as "Classical Liberals"? Oh, and he goes
> on, about these policies: "because their results are disastrous -
> depressions, mass poverty, private corporations looting public
> wealth..." What the fuck is "public wealth"??? I can't take anymore...
> and this is just the *reviews*! I'm going back to Space News...)

It seems to me that whenever people make this sort of comments they
only reveal the fact that they are unfamiliar with Friedman's work.
They need to go to http://www.ideachannel.tv/ and watch the "Free to
Choose" series. It's great for the layman.

> I figure if you're gonna go nuts, why not go all the
> way:http://www.amazon.com/American-Hitler-ShicklBush-Republicanazi-Gestapo/d
> p/1934209872/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1205542901&sr=1-49
>
> http://tinyurl.com/24omk7

A bit of an overstatement, methinks.

> > Witness the people who take part in discussion groups and get so upset
> > at the suggestion that they take responsibility for themselves.
>
> You fascist.
>
> ;-)

Yes, the best way to a truly fascist state is the separation of
economics and state ;)